Community Development Department
PO Box 2460 16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, Oregon 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1432 Fax: (541) 536-1462
Email: info@ci.la-pine.or.us
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Zone/Plan Map Amendments. The City shall, within 45 days after filing of a petition by a
property owner for a zone change/plan amendment hold a public hearing in accordance with the
provisions of the procedures. Prior to the hearing the City shall refer the proposed amendment
to the Planning Commission for their review and a recommendation; the recommendation of the
Commission shall be made a part of the record at the hearing.
Justifying the zone change or plan amendment. The burden of proof is upon the applicant to
show how the proposed zone change or plan amendment is:
(1) In conformity with all applicable State statutes
(2) In conformity with the State-wide planning goals where applicable
(3) In conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, land use requirements and policies;
(4) Needed due to a change of circumstances or a mistake in the original zoning .
Tentative Approval. Based on the facts presented at the hearing and the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, if the City determines that the applicant has met all applicable criteria for
the proposed change, the City shall give tentative approval of the proposed change. Such
approval shall include any conditions, stipulations or limitations which the City determines to be
necessary to meet the criteria. An appeal of the City's decision shall be effected in the manner
provided for in the standards. Upon completion of hearings process, the council shall, by order,
effect the zone reclassification of the property. Provided, however, if the applicant fails to abide
by the conditions attached to the rezoning the Council may, at a later date, rezone the affected
property to its original zoning by order.
Public Hearing on Amendments. If a map change is initiated by the Planning Commission or